Luka Ivan Jukic on the enduring significance of Central Europe
11-03-2026 | 30 Min.
Georgina Godwin meets journalist and historian Luka Ivan Jukic, whose latest book, Central Europe: The Death of a Civilization and the Life of an Idea, explores the emergent rebirth of the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Karen Dobres and pitch politics
08-03-2026 | 38 Min.
It’s International Women’s Day and Georgina Godwin is joined by a former model who helped transform Lewes FC into the world’s first equal-pay football club. She discusses ‘Pitch Invasion’, a story about sport, culture and Britain’s global soft power. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tom Freston on media, reinvention and change
01-03-2026 | 38 Min.
Georgina Godwin meets Tom Freston to discuss his memoir, Unplugged. It traces his journey from launching MTV and shaping Comedy Central to how philanthropy reshaped his sense of purpose and reinvention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maria Alyokhina on activism, Russia’s regime and hope for the motherland
22-02-2026 | 30 Min.
Georgina Godwin is joined by Maria Alyokhina, who shares insight into her latest memoir, Political Girl, and her hopes for the future of Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bora Chung on the rise of Korean literature
15-02-2026 | 28 Min.
Georgina Godwin speaks with author Bora Chung about her life and activism, the rise of South Korean literature and her short-story collection The Midnight Timetable, which explores speculative fiction and political themes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.